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Reinforced concrete

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Gravel, sand, cement, water and corrugated steel bars, is roughly what is contained in reinforced concrete. It withstands compression, traction and bending forces, is resistant, exceptionally durable and with sober character. [Sounds like great qualities for a boyfriend] The gardener, Charles Monnier, used wire mesh for his pots in 1868 and then in the field of architecture in the 1890s Ernest L. Ransome and François Hennebique used this novel material. Thanks to this material it was possible for architecture to take a leap towards modernity. Continuing in time, the house built by Perret at 25 Rue Frnaklin is another example of how with the use of this material it is possible to leave the plant flexible in addition to creating an innovative-looking facade. Auguste Perret found inspiration in reinforced concrete. These earlier uses of concrete gave Le Corbusier an impetus for his work. Yes, we must talk a little about Le Corbusier. The architecture of the promenade, movement, rotati...